Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Caesar Salad With Chicken
Ham, Egg & Cheese Muffin
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Caesar Salad... | Ham, Egg & C... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 17.0g | 27.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 2.0g |
| Protein | 18.0g | 16.0g |
| Fat | 27.0g | 11.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Caesar Salad With Chicken
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Nutritional Labels
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Caesar Salad With Chicken
Serving size 220.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 10.9g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
ROMAINE LETTUCE, WHITE MEAT CHICKEN (CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, WATER, LESS THAN 2% RICE STARCH, SALT, SUGAR, VINEGAR), CAESAR DRESSING (SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, PARMESAN CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANTI-CAKING AGENT], CORN VINEGAR, EGGS, CORN SYRUP, SALT, SUGAR, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF CURED ANCHOVIES, SPICES, CITRIC ACID, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, XANTHAN GUM, DEHYDRATED ONION, DEFATTED SOY FLOUR, SODIUM BENZOATE [A PRESERVATIVE], DISTILLED VINEGAR, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR, CARAMEL COLOR, EXTRACTIVES OF TURMERIC), PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), CROUTONS (ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], CANOLA OIL, WHEY, SALT, YEAST, 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, WHEAT GLUTEN, DEHYDRATED PARSLEY, GARLIC POWDER, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, PARMESAN CHEESE AND ENZYME MODIFIED CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], CULTURED NONFAT MILK, CALCIUM PROPIONATE [PRESERVATIVE], CALCIUM PEROXIDE, CALCIUM SULFATE, ASCORBIC ACID, AZODICARBONAMIDE, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, COLORS [ANNATTO, PAPRIKA, EXTRACTIVES OF TURMERIC], TBHQ [TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS]).
Ham, Egg & Cheese Muffin
Serving size 135.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 22.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
FROZEN PRE-COOKED EGG PRODUCT: WHOLE EGGS, WATER, WHOLE MILK POWDER, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID; ENGLISH MUFFIN: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR(WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, YEAST, SALT, VINEGAR, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND COTTONSEED OIL, WHITE CORN FLOUR, WHITE CORN MEAL, DEXTROSE, CALCIUM PROPIONATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE, MONO & DIGLYCERDES, SUGAR, WHEAT GLUTEN, POTATO STACH, YEAST FOOD, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR; HAM: WATER ADDED CURED WITH WATER, SALT, DEXTROSE, BROWN SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, FLAVORINGS, SODIUM PROPIONATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM NITRITE; IMITATION AMERICAN CHEESE: WATER, PALM OIL, CASEIN, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, NON-FAT DRY MILK, SODIUM CITRATE, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, WHEY, LACTIC ACID, SORBIC ACID (AS A PRESERVATIVE), ARTIFICIAL COLOR, LECITHIN (SOY).
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
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Data Quality
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
The key difference is in their blood sugar impact: Caesar Salad With Chicken has a BSI of 26.9 while Ham, Egg & Cheese Muffin has a BSI of 48.2. Caesar Salad With Chicken has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Caesar Salad With Chicken appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 26.9. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Caesar Salad With Chicken contains 7.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Ham, Egg & Cheese Muffin contains 20.0g per 100g. Caesar Salad With Chicken has 12.3g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Caesar Salad With Chicken provides 1.4g of fiber per 100g, compared to 1.5g in Ham, Egg & Cheese Muffin. Both foods provide similar amounts of fiber.
Use this comparison to make informed substitutions in your meals. The food with the lower BSI score will generally have less impact on your blood sugar. Consider pairing higher-impact foods with protein or fiber to help moderate blood glucose response.
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